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Blockchain Architect - ChainGPT

Location : Remote (Africa)

Position : Blockchain Architect

Company : ChainGPT

Position Type : Full-Time

ChainGPT is a dynamic blockchain and AI company that prioritizes innovation, transparency, and meaningful impact.

Our culture empowers exceptional, self-driven individuals to act decisively, leverage advanced AI tools, and consistently deliver value-driven outcomes.

We foster an open, collaborative environment where creative thinking thrives, enabling every team member to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to our ambitious future.

We are looking for a seasoned Blockchain Architect to join our technology leadership team.

This role goes beyond engineering and requires visionary architecture design, deep expertise in blockchain Layer 1 & 2 protocols, AI / ML methods, and extensive software development experience.

The Blockchain Architect will lead the end-to-end architecture of our blockchain platform and guide its interaction with advanced AI models & workloads, ensuring scalability, performance, and security at every level.

• Architect, design, and guide the implementation of Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain protocols tailored for AI-driven workloads
• Define the technical roadmap and ensure architectural alignment with business objectives
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and architectural blueprints
• Mentor and support engineering teams in building EVM-compatible and non-EVM blockchain platforms
• Ensure enterprise-grade security, scalability, and fault tolerance across blockchain and AI pipelines
• Conduct code reviews and architecture reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and maintainability
• Stay current with emerging blockchain technologies, standards, and implementation practices to ensure long-term platform relevance

• 8+ years of software development experience and 5+ years of blockchain architecture and engineering
• Proven experience in designing and architecting Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocols, with strong contributions to blockchain projects
• Mastery of programming in Golang, Rust, and / or C++ for low-level protocol development
• In-depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals (consensus algorithms, peer-to-peer networking, node operation, state management)
• Strong knowledge of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure protocol design
• Extensive experience with EVM-compatible blockchains, including writing, auditing, and deploying smart contracts
• Hands-on experience with non-EVM chains such as Solana and Cosmos
• Experience with decentralized storage (IPFS), oracle services, and cross-chain bridges
• Expertise in algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and back-end development
• Exposure to AI / ML frameworks, deep learning, or large language models (LLMs) and their integration with blockchain execution environments
• Familiarity with Node.js and Python for building supporting services
• Strong background in CI / CD pipelines, DevOps, and containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Demonstrated ability to design for scalability and performance in production-grade blockchain environments

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Additional certifications or research contributions in blockchain, distributed systems, or AI will be considered an advantage

At ChainGPT, we value Trust, Effective Speed, Innovation, and Growth.

As our Blockchain Architect, you will embody these core values and have the opportunity to contribute to our culture and help drive our success.

Employment Compliance and Confidentiality : All employees will be onboarded through our official payroll and HR provider, which manages employment documentation, tax withholdings, and compliance with legal requirements based on the employee's country of residence.

As part of the onboarding process, each new hire is required to complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), execute an employment contract, and fulfill any additional legal requirements specific to your jurisdiction.

Employment Structure : The position is offered on either an employee or contractor basis, depending on the location and role.

Individuals will receive payment via direct deposit on a monthly basis.

Compensation : Salaries are paid in fiat currency via direct deposit on a monthly schedule, with payments issued on the first business day of each month.

Probationary Period : All new employees will undergo a 90-day probationary period, which serves as a mutual evaluation phase.

During this time, both the employee and ChainGPT can assess fit, performance, and long-term alignment with the role and company.